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The Urbanist

How municipal architects shape our cities

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5 December 2024

Episode 686

28 minutes


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From the perspectives of towns, cities and countries, we look at the role of the municipal architect today to see how this centralised advisor can help to cut red tape, mould an identity and connect stakeholders for better urban-design choices.

5 December 2024

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Chapter 1

12 minutes


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Chapter 1

The town architect

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Jas Bhalla, recently appointed town architect for Ilford, Redbridge, explains how to develop a holistic view of activity in and around the town centre. Plus, how to ensure individual sites are viewed through the lens of overall placemaking objectives.

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Chapter 2

5 minutes


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Chapter 2

The city architect

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Ondrej Chybik from the Czech practice Chybik and Kristof – city architects for Valasske Mezirici – speaks about how to maintain the health of a city and protect it from inappropriate and devastating interventions.

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Chapter 3

10 minutes


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Chapter 3

The national architect

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Linda Thiel of White Arkitekter’s London Studio explains how her firm, tasked with advising the Swedish government at a national level, strives to reduce red tape while maintaining design quality.

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